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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish the background to the target pest problem
  2. Analyse the target pest problem in the area
  3. Determine critical control points for management of the target pest problem
  4. Define and document the impacts of the target pest

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

produce a written report that details the pest problem in a defined area

identify relevant stakeholders

define the pest problem in consultation with stakeholders

determine the target pest population and distribution and factors impacting population and distribution

determine non-target species populations and distribution in area

identify appropriate times for pest control activities

undertake cost-benefit analysis of pest management

conduct site inspections and consult with relevant stakeholders

apply animal welfare considerations to assessment of pest problem

identify environmental impacts of pest presence and pest management activity


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the environment, particularly relevant land use, land management and production processes

behaviour of target pests, particularly those behaviours that impact pest susceptibility to being effectively managed

Animal Welfare Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures

pest biology and lifecycles of target pests

land management and production processes of targeted area

ecology of targeted area

economic and environmental thresholds relevant to proposed management approaches

performance criteria for measuring land management and production outcomes

techniques used to validate the target pest population and distribution data supplied by stakeholders and how to obtain other relevant data

how to measure or estimate economic losses and environmental impacts resulting from pest presence

potential ecological role some pests provide

potential disease or toxicity risks

relevant parts of local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies

target pest biology and lifecycles

principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests

Federal, State or Territory legislation regulations relating to environmental management, private and public property, stock and duty of care

factors that influence pest population and distribution

periods of vulnerability in the lifecycle of pests

critical control points for management of pest problem

range of pests, non-target species, plant pests and diseases relevant to the targeted area